Distributing the Land (13:1–21:45): Joshua 13:1–21:45 constitutes a new section within the book, as the main focus is no longer taking possession of the land but distributing the land to the various tribes. Timewise, this section also marks a break from the previous section, as this land distribution apparently takes place some years later, when Joshua is already well advanced in age (13:1). In fact, it may well be the combination of Joshua’s age and the reality of there being large areas of land yet to be possessed that prompts the Lord’s command for Joshua to distribute the land to the tri…